Red & Yellow Day

On Wednesday 4 March 2026, Surf Life Saving Australia will launch the very first Red & Yellow Day, a new nationwide celebration of Surf Life Saving and the thousands of volunteer surf lifesavers who keep our beaches safe.

Surf Life Saving Australia is calling on everyone across Australia to take part, by wearing the colours, donating, fundraising, signing up at your local club and by staying beach-safe.

Red & Yellow Day is an opportunity to:

• Improve public awareness of the vital work of Surf Life Saving and the thousands of volunteer surf lifesavers around the country
• Educate communities, families and individuals about essential water safety information
• Increase fundraising to maintain and replace equipment, train volunteer surf life savers and deliver water safety education in communities
• Inspire more Australians to get involved and support their local community

Events and activations are being planned around the country as the countdown to March 4 begins, with more information about national and local activity to be shared in the lead up to Red & Yellow Day. 

Life Saving Victoria CEO, Catherine Greaves said:

“Our volunteer lifesavers show outstanding dedication, skill and selflessness in giving their time and energy so Victorians and visitors can enjoy our waterways safely.” 

“Red & Yellow Day is a terrific opportunity for us all to show our gratitude and support, and I encourage everyone to get involved.” 

Surf Life Saving Australia’s major national partner DHL is supporting Red & Yellow Day by delivering up to 1000 Red & Yellow Day Party Packs nationally, with 100% of the purchase price going directly to supporting volunteer surf lifesaving services.

The Red & Yellow Day Party Pack contains everything you need to host a Red & Yellow Day event and are available to purchase below. Information and promotional assets are available here also.